Eugenia laeteviridis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 100 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957757
Common Names
- Laeteviridis Eugenia
- Eugenia Laeteviridis
- Laeteviridis Eugenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eugenia laeteviridis (also called Laeteviridis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eugenia laeteviridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as a flavoring in cooking and the fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eugenia laeteviridis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eugenia laeteviridis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Eugenia laeteviridis
Eugenia laeteviridis can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Eugenia genus
Eugenia conduplicata, Eugenia magna, Eugenia manickamiana, Eugenia myrciariifolia, Eugenia rizziniana, Eugenia seithurensis, Eugenia yatuae, Eugenia subreticulata, Eugenia bergii, Eugenia belloi, Eugenia breedlovei, Eugenia cararensis, Eugenia cerrocacaoensis, Eugenia chavarriae, Eugenia cocosensis, Eugenia coibensis, Eugenia corusca, Eugenia earthiana, Eugenia esteliensis, Eugenia farinacea, Eugenia galbaoensis, Eugenia gomezii, Eugenia grayumii, Eugenia grijalvae, Eugenia hammelii, Eugenia hartshornii, Eugenia herrerae, Eugenia intibucana, Eugenia inversa, Eugenia lempana, Eugenia liesneri, Eugenia lithosperma, Eugenia locuples, Eugenia magniflora, Eugenia mcphersonii, Eugenia molinae, Eugenia monteverdensis, Eugenia paloverdensis, Eugenia quercetorum, Eugenia riosae, Eugenia sancarlosensis, Eugenia selvana, Eugenia shimishito, Eugenia tilarana, Eugenia verruculata, Eugenia zuchowskiae, Eugenia churutensis, Eugenia darcyi, Eugenia shettyana, Eugenia conchalensis,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-75631: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.